Books by Izzi Howell

Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction booksTable of Contents 1: Martin Luther King Jr 1: Childhood 1: Black people and white people 1: Civil rights 1: Protests 1: The March on Washington 1: New rights 1: Death 1: Remembering 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index and Teaching notes

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, first non-fiction booksTable of Contents 1: Nelson Mandela 1: Growing up 1: Apartheid 1: The ANC 1: Trial 1: In prison 1: Free at last 1: President Mandela 1: Remembering Mandela 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisA young activist's guide filled with real ways to make a difference

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Learn about volcanoes and find out how they form, where they are most likely to be and how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are earthquakes, mountains, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a volcano? 1: Formation 1: Location 1: Eruption 1: Shapes of volcano 1: Lava 1: Volcanic rock 1: Underwater volcanoes 1: Predicting eruptions 1: Volcanoes and people 1: Geothermal energy 1: Major volcano eruptions 1: Answers 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the life of Oprah Winfrey with this fun, first non-fiction bookTable of Contents 1: Oprah Winfrey 1: Childhood 1: First steps 1: The Oprah Winfrey Show 1: Acting 1: Products 1: Helping others 1: Politics 1: Success

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about mountains and learn how they form, where they are most likely to be through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, earthquakes, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a mountain? 1: Earth’s structure 1: Fold mountains 1: Block mountains 1: Erosion 1: Avalanches 1: Volcanoes 1: Climate 1: Wildlife 1: People and mountains 1: Around the world 1: Record-breakers 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about rivers and coast and learn how they form, where they are most to likely be and how they affect our landscapes through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching flat illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, mountains, pollution, earthquakes, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about rivers and coast and learn how they form, where they are most to likely be and how they affect our landscapes through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, mountains, pollution, earthquakes, animals at risk, settlements and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: Rivers and coasts 1: The water cycle 1: The source 1: River erosion 1: Meanders 1: The mouth 1: Major rivers 1: Coast habitats 1: Tides 1: Coasts and erosion 1: Floods 1: People and water 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact PlanetTable of Contents 1: What is pollution? 1: Air pollution 1: The greenhouse effect 1: Climate change 1: Acid rain 1: Water pollution 1: Ocean rubbish 1: Noise pollution 1: Light pollution 1: Rubbish 1: Reduce, reuse, recycle 1: Cleaning up 1: Answers 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact PlanetTable of Contents 1: Animals at risk 1: Biodiversity 1: Food webs 1: Habitat loss 1: Pollution 1: Pesticides 1: Climate change 1: Hunting 1: Fishing 1: Extinction 1: Bringing animals back 1: Helping animals at risk 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisAccessible and fun guides to help young children boost their confidence, learning and well-being

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Book SynopsisHelp children, aged 7 plus, understand how asking for help is not a sign of failure! This book is packed with fun and varied ways for children to improve positivity, confidence and mental well-being in a way that works for them. It helps them to understand when and how to speak up, who to ask and much more.Grow your Mind is a series of books that explore how we develop a ''Growth Mindset'' - when children believe they can get smarter, they understand that effort makes them stronger and then the extra time and effort they put in can lead to higher achievement, confidence and self-satisfaction. Written in consultation with Katherine Muncaster, a leading headteacher who has implemented a renowned growth mindset programme in her school, this is a must have for any school, or parent, with wellbeing on their agenda. Part of a series of 8 titles: Ask for Help, Boost Your Brain, Build Resilience, Don''t Panic, Face Your Fears, Make Mistakes, Think Positive, Work Smarter.Table of Contents 1: Help and mindsets 1: Everyone needs help 1: Be brave 1: Speaking up 1: No stupid questions 1: Who can help? 1: Helping others 1: Team power 1: Taking feedback 1: Sharing opinions 1: Working through challenges 1: Reaching out 1: Helping yourself 1: Teaching notes 1: Notes for parents and teachers 1: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about Mary Anning with this fun, interactive first non-fiction bookTable of Contents 1: Mary Anning 2: Childhood 3: Fossil hunting 4: Ancient creatures 5: Amazing discoveries 6: Women and science 7: Inspiring others 8: later life 9: Remembering Mary Anning 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index, answers and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive, first non-fiction booksLearn about the life of the women''s rights activist Emmeline Pankhurst and her campaign for votes for women. The book has photos, illustrations and simple text suitable for young children. For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for those reading at Band 9, Gold. The Info Buzz series, for ages 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking as well as teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Table of Contents 1: Emmeline Pankhurst 2: Childhood 3: Women 4: Family 5: The WSPU 6: Suffragette protests 7: In prison 8: Votes for women 9: Women's rights today 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: index, answers and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact Planet!Find out about different types of settlements, from ancient towns to the sprawling megacities of the future and learn how they form through diagrams and case studies.Fact Planet is a lively, information-filled geography series, packed full of colourful illustrations, clear explanations and fun quizzes to test your knowledge. The eye-catching illustrations combined with occasional photos bring geography and environmental issues to life.Other topics covered in this series are volcanoes, mountains, pollution, rivers and coasts, animals at risk, earthquakes and Earth''s resources.Perfect for the geography curriculum at KS2, this series is suitable for children aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: What is a settlement? 1: Types of settlement 1: Settlement sites 1: Settlement patterns 1: Parts of a settlement 1: Settlement density 1: Facilities 1: Homes 1: Problems in settlements 1: Changing settlements 1: Megacities 1: Extreme settlements 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDiscover a world of amazing facts and information with Fact PlanetTable of Contents 1: What are resources? 1: Using resources 1: Oil, coal and natural gas 1: Fossil fuel problems 1: Wood 1: Trees and the environment 1: Mining 1: Water 1: Farming 1: Wildlife 1: Reducing, reusing and recycling 1: Looking after Earth’s resources 1: Answers 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisClassify the features of prehistoric creatures!This book transports children back in time to meet the terrifying theropods! These killer dinosaurs were fierce predators who used their top speed and sharp teeth and jaws to catch prey. Readers can find out about different theropod species and how some theropods evolved into the first birds. This is the must-have guide to killer dinosaurs for dino-mad kids aged 7 and over.Learn about classifying prehistoric creatures with the Dino-sorted! series. Get a close-up look at dinosaurs and other ancient beasts, with large colourful artwork, and discover the key features that they have in common.Table of Contents 1: Meet the theropods 2: Small and large 3: Sorted: compsognathus and spinosaurus 4: Predators 5: Sorted: coelophysis 6: Teeth and jaws 7: Sorted: tyrannosaurus rex 8: Powerful limbs 9: Sorted: allosaurus 10: Feathered reptiles 11: Sorted: yutyrannus huali 12: Dinosaur to bird 13: Sorted: archaeopteryx 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisFind out about the Roman Britain with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books!Learn about Roman Britain, how the Romans arrived and why they left. Find out more about the food, roads and entertainment that the Romans brought to Britain.The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online.Table of Contents 1: Who were the Romans? 2: The Roman invasion 3: Towns 4: Houses 5: Roads and walls 6: Entertainment 7: Food and drink 8: Religion 9: After the Romans 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index, answers and teaching notes

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Book SynopsisA fun, upbeat book that that encourages kids to get into good financial habits by understanding what money is and how it worksKnow Your Money looks at the history of money, from shells to bitcoin, and reveals how banks work, what credit is and other financial fundamentals.Learn all about managing money with Master Your Money - a dynamic series which fosters children''s money skills and encourages their independence with sound advice and top tips.The clear information text is tailored to the young readership and recommend only safe, age-appropriate, achievable aims. It will also offer global advice on how to keep your money safe and avoid fraud, as well as explaining the importance of sharing money to help others, if and when you can.Perfect for kids aged 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisA fun, upbeat book that encourages kids to get into good financial habits by understanding what money is and how it worksBe a Clever Spender encourages readers to really think before they buy, to shop around and look beyond impulse buys and flashy advertising to buy only things that they will really value.Learn all about managing money with Master Your Money - a dynamic series which fosters children''s money skills and encourages their independence with sound advice and top tips.The clear information text is tailored to the young readership and recommend only safe, age-appropriate, achievable aims. It will also offer global advice on how to keep your money safe and avoid fraud, as well as explaining the importance of sharing money to help others, if and when you can.Perfect for kids aged 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisA fun, upbeat book that encourages kids to become young entrepreneurs and watch their money grow!Make Mega Money looks at achievable ways in which young readers can earn money or boost their pocket money, from getting extra money for helping around the house, selling on old toys or clothes or having a bake sale with some friends.Learn all about managing money with Master Your Money - a dynamic series which fosters children''s money skills and encourages their independence with sound advice and top tips.The clear information text is tailored to the young readership and recommend only safe, age-appropriate, achievable aims. It will also offer global advice on how to keep your money safe and avoid fraud, as well as explaining the importance of sharing money to help others, if and when you can.Perfect for kids aged 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisA fun, upbeat book that encourages kids to become young entrepreneurs and watch their money grow!Make Mega Money looks at achievable ways in which young readers can earn money or boost their pocket money, from getting extra money for helping around the house, selling on old toys or clothes or having a bake sale with some friends.Learn all about managing money with Master Your Money - a dynamic series which fosters children''s money skills and encourages their independence with sound advice and top tips.The clear information text is tailored to the young readership and recommend only safe, age-appropriate, achievable aims. It will also offer global advice on how to keep your money safe and avoid fraud, as well as explaining the importance of sharing money to help others, if and when you can.Perfect for kids aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: Make money! 2: Get going 3: Business basics 4: Home help 5: Take care 6: Make a sale 7: Excellent events 8: Crafty business 9: Write away 10: Cook it up! 11: Online artist 12: Stay safe 13: Made it! 14: Glossary 15: Further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisThe Maya were an advanced civilisation that built magnificent cities in the rainforests of Central America. Find out about Mayan numbers, bloodletting rituals, and why the Maya disappeared.Inside you can read about: calendars and astronomy; how to make a mosaic mask; writing and crafts; the life of a ballplayer; city-states and the elite.Ideally suited for readers age 8+ or teachers who are looking for books to support the new curriculum. Other titles in the Explore! Series include: Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, Mayans, Early Islamic Civilization and The Indus Valley.Table of Contents 1: Who were the Maya? 2: The rise of the Maya 3: Mayan society 4: The Mayan world 5: Cities and buildings 6: A day in the life 7: Farming and food 8: Art and writing 9: Calendars and astronomy 10: Religion 11: Make a mosaic mask 12: The last Maya 13: Facts and figures 14: Timeline

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Book SynopsisEarly Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire. Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe, science and medicine and find out how to make an Islamic tile design!Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.Table of Contents 1: Early Islamic civilisation 2: The beginning of Islam 3: Weapons and war 4: Cities and buildings 5: Society 6: Education and books 7: A day in the life 8: Science and medicine 9: Farming and food 10: Travel and trade 11: Make an Islamic tile design 12: The end of the empire 13: Facts and figures 14: Timeline 15: Glossary 16: Further information 17: Index

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Book SynopsisBenin was an important kingdom in West Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. Find out about Benin's magnificent capital city, the objects that Benin traded with Europe and their intricate bronze plaques and statues. Read about food and farming, armies and weapons, the life of a craftsman and how to make a leopard statue!Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children's curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.Table of Contents 1: What was Benin? 2: The rise of Benin 3: Benin City 4: Society 5: Food and farming 6: Trade 7: Armies and weapons 8: Religion and beliefs 9: Art 10: A day in the life 11: Make your own leopard statue 12: The British invasion 13: Facts and figures 14: Timeline 15: Glossary 16: Further information 17: Index

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Book SynopsisWhere do the fruit and vegetables we eat come from? Which fruits and vegatables make great snacks? Find out about fruit and vegetables and how they are needed in a healthy diet. Discover how food is enjoyed in different ways around the world and the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet.Table of Contents 1: What are fruit and vegetables? 2: Different vegetables 3: Types of fruit 4: Farming 5: Growing fruit 6: Cooking 7: Fibre and vitamins 8: A balanced diet 9: Around the world 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index 13: Answers

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Book SynopsisWhat is a food group? How are meat and fish farmed? How is food stored and transported? Find out about meat and fish and how they can form a balanced and healthy diet. Discover the different ways in which it is enjoyed around the world and the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet.Table of Contents 1: What are meat and fish? 2: Different meats 3: Fish and shellfish 4: Farming 5: Fishing 6: Cooking 7: Protein and fat 8: A balanced diet 9: Around the world 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index 13: Answers

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Book SynopsisInject some fun into STEAM topics with these lively books

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Book SynopsisTake a look at how skyscrapers were designed, how engineers make sure they stay upright and how the science of gravity means they don't fall down. Find out about scale, plans and perspective, explore interesting architecture from bridges and tunnels to cathedrals and stadiums, and admire the work of some of the world's most famous architects. Try activities such as designing your own skyscraper using marshmallows and spaghetti.Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.Trade ReviewThis colourful, activity-packed series is a great way to interest girls and boys in STEAM subjects. Starting with the basics of how structures are built, the book gives clear step-by-step descriptions of all that goes into building structures ... a fascinating read which is very informative. * Parents In Touch *Ideal for widening the interests of older primary pupils who will probably cover the basic concepts in science or maths lessons, but the extension of those lessons into real world scenarios, such as buildings, will spark the imagination of the curious child. -- June Hughes * The School Librarian *Table of Contents 1: Starting out 1: Materials 1: Structure 1: Arches and domes 1: Designing a building 1: Scale and plans 1: Perspective 1: Ancient buildings 1: Greeks and Romans 1: Castles and cathedrals 1: Hall of fame: architects 1: Houses 1: Eco-friendly buildings 1: Skyscrapers 1: Hall of fame: landmarks 1: Hall of fame: public buildings 1: Bridges 1: Hall of fame: bridges 1: Tunnels 1: When things go wrong 1: Hostile conditions 1: Glossary and further reading 1: Index

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Book SynopsisRead all about the First World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.

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Book SynopsisRead all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end. A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.Table of Contents 1: The Second World War 1: The war starts 1: Around the world 1: Weapons 1: Bombing cities 1: At home 1: The Holocaust 1: The war ends 1: Remembering the war 1: Quiz 1: Glossary 1: Index 1: Answers

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Book SynopsisThis photographic biography for children aged 7-11 tells the story of Charles' life, from his birth at Buckingham Palace to his archaeology degree from Cambridge University, his work as a Naval Officer, his marriage to Diana Spencer and the birth of his two sons, his extensive charitable work with The Princes Trust, his marriage to Camilla, and his accession to the throne.Find out fascinating facts about the Royal Family, how Charles became king and the royal duties he will be undertaking in his new role.At the back of the book, there is a list of the Kings and Queens of England from 1066 to the current day, and Charles' family tree showing who is next in the line to the throne.

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Book SynopsisGet outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a raft and an ice sculpture to painting with water and testing materials, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment. Everything on Earth is made from different materials. We can see many materials outdoors, such as wood, metal and rock.But how do we tell them apart and how can we work out what they are best used for? This book tells you all you need to know about materials.This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.A perfect series for KS1 and KS2 Science.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZE 2020Share in the wonderment of science with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces!Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Science Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand the world of science. It''s just purrfect! A vast cast of feline friends take us on a tour of the core areas of science from outer space and the human body, to forces and materials. Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn.This book is a great gift for cat lovers and science students aged 7 and beyond, covering key science topics in a unique way.If you want more paw-some science facts, why not try the next book in the series, Cats React to Outer Space Facts?

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK FOR 6-8 YEAR-OLDS (THE LOLLIES)WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE 2020Share in the wonderment of science with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces!Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Science Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand the world of science. It's just purrfect! A vast cast of feline friends take us on a tour of the core areas of science from outer space and the human body, to forces and materials. Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn.This book is a great gift for cat lovers and science students aged 7 and beyond, covering key science topics in a unique way.Trade ReviewDid you know that temperatures on the sun can reach 15 million degrees centigrade in the sun's core? You've got to be kitten me! Or that yelling for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days would produce enough energy to heat a nice cat-puccino? H(me)ow is that possible?Izzi Howell is clearly some kind of genius for combining a plethora of amusing and cute cat pics and genuinely "wow!" scientific facts into one catty collection. After each fact (selected from topics as diverse as balancing forces, circuits, photosynthesis and global warming), readers can laugh along with feline funnies and see if they agree with the React-o-Meter.It's hard to express just how brilliant this book is: think all your favourite funny cat GIFs combined with science, and it has a great design and an accessible approach. It's a perfect book for primary school or home, which will spark conversations and questions as well as containing plenty of "aww" appeal.Never fear: there's also a Claw-ssary and a Kitten-dex at the end. -- Anna McKerrow * BookTrust *Table of Contents 1: Science is amazing! 2: The solar system 3: The Sun 4: The Earth 5: The Moon 6: Light sources 7: The eye 8: Moving through materials 9: Shadows 10: Reflection 11: Sound waves 12: The ear 13: Animal hearing 14: Making music 15: Forces 16: Gravity 17: Friction 18: Resistance 19: Balancing forces 20: The power of magnets 21: The magnetic Earth 22: What is energy? 23: Fossil fuels 24: Global warming 25: Green energy 26: Generating electricity 27: Circuits 28: Electricity and materials 29: Static electricity 30: Natural electricity 31: Plants 32: Photosynthesis 33: Flowers and seeds 34: Solids 35: Liquids 36: Gases 37: Changing state 38: Back and forth 39: Claw-ssary 40: Fur-ther information 41: Kitten-dex

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